Sermons on Materialistic:

Shortsightedness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study of the misconceptions of material riches.

I. His first mistake was being erroneously materialistic A. Misconception of the measure of success. 1. The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you’ll do well and enjoy doing, money is a rotten standard for making or evaluating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001

Death is just around the corner. Jesus could return at any moment. Are you prepared?

In days gone by, kings and nobles were accustomed to having court jesters, or fools as they were called, to entertain them. Many years ago there lived a king who enjoyed the folly of his court jester. Jokingly the king gave his jester a scepter and told him that if someday he found someone more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Jesus Wants Us To Identify Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness. The Lord always considered the source of the criticism. Jesus said, "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must obey them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"keep Sowing" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 5, 2024

Based on Luke 8:4-15 - Challenges hearers to consider the condition of the soil of their hearts.

“KEEP SOWING” Luke 8:4-15 FBCF – 2/4-24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Monticello Bapt Church – built FLC in 2005. Great facility! Used it in so many ways to impact our community w/ the Gospel. - New SS rooms – New Youth room w/ a café & game room - Commercial kitchen - Gym w/ walking track around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Conform To This World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to renew their minds, resist conforming to worldly patterns, and be transformed by the Holy Spirit in order to live in accordance with God's will.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we’ll explore Romans 12:1-3, which speaks about renewing our minds, not conforming to this world, and being transformed by the renewing of our minds. Craig Groeschel said it well, "Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Topics: Renew, Mind

Re-Centralization

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

It is only in Jesus Christ that we are reconciled to God, to each other, to creation, and to truth itself.

Paul wrote this letter to the church at Colossae because they were in danger of being turned into Gnostics. Now, we aren’t in danger of turning into Gnostics, are we? I mean, how many of you woke up this morning and said to yourself, “you know, this Gnosticism stuff - I think I’d really better look ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

First in a series of Lectures on the Gifts of the Spirit. This lectures treats that Main Thing in Spiritual Matters.

The Church must maintain its Distinctiveness amid a Corinthianizing Culture! A distinction God-made, not man-made. That was the fundamental failure of the Church at Corinth. It had failed to maintain its distinctiveness amid the corrosive culture of Corinth. The Maintenance of Distinctiveness is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Midst Of Rubble Series

Contributed by Lawrence Perez on Nov 18, 2004

This sermon is about awakening those who’s spirit’s have been sleeping. Key’s to becoming a "catalyst" for revival. It is important to view our lives and our callings. Are we functioning under the calling that God has destined for us. THis sermon speak

Reviving the Stones series Title: LIFE IN THE MIDST OF RUBBLE "How to Become a Catalyst for Revival” Another Word for Catalyst is to be a means, a channel, or a vehicle Opening Scripture: Nehemiah 1: 1-3 Introduction: A man one day went to see his doctor to follow up on a test he took two ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready For Christmas - By Making Changes

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 1, 2004

There are three parts to "making changes" in your life. John the Baptist shows us what they are...

Matthew 3:1-12 “MAKING CHANGES” If NBC were to call you on the phone this afternoon, and tell you that they were coming over to your house in one hour, because they are planning to do a story on you, as part of their people-living-in-a-small-town series, what would you do to get ready? You put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Voices Of Isaiah 40

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 4, 2003

There are many voices clammoring for our attention during the holidays. It is so loud that we might miss the important voices of Isaiah 40. 1. Repent & Prepare 2. "Cry Out" 3. "here is your God"

November 30, 2003 Title: 3 Voices of Isaiah 40 Text: Isaiah 40:1-9 Introduction 1. There are many voices clamoring for our attention this holiday season! I have already been receiving many donation requests in the mail Many that I’m sure are important and legitimate. different ministries and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 12, 2003

Words are not enough: the message must be incarnated to be communicated.

The Incarnation. WBC 14/12/03pm Jn 1:1-2, 14, Phil 2:5-11 Read Jn 1 passage WORDS ARE NOTE ENOUGH You have probably never heard of the island of Molokai. Well, it’s located in the state of Hawaii. And it has quite a history. You have to go way back to the late 1800’s to understand its ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2007

Psalm 106 gives insight on what is in us and also on why God would do this (give us salvation) for us! (Thanks to Sermon Central Contributor Paul Apple for some of these thoughts)

Sermon for 9/23/2007 Psalm 106 (especially vs. 8) Introduction: Several months ago I was teaching the teenagers in Sunday school. We were talking about Exodus 33, a unique Scripture where it talks about Moses seeing the Lord. To open up the class I asked a question, “When we get to heaven, what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:6-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Time For Romance

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 16, 2005

A sermon on marriage right before Valentines Day. (Portions taken from Terry MaCabe and Steven Slack from Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com/)

Sermon for 2/13/2005 No Time for Romance Introduction: Gail Ann Dorsey- No Time No time for talking, no time for walking, not time for loving you, Baby, I’ve got a lot on my mind. So much to do and too little time I got a lot on my mind, and I wish I knew where to draw the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guidance

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 8, 2005

How do we find God’s will for our lives? How does God guide?

Guidance. WBC 10 July 2005 pm. Ps 32:6-9 A man lived in a very low-lying area near a river. A man in a jeep drove up one day and said, "This area is about to be flooded. You need to get out of here!" The man replied, "I’ll just stay here and trust the Lord to take care of me." And very soon the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Engaging The Enemy Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

Spiritual warfare Jesus’ way.

Apprenticing Under the Master Mark 5:1-20 September 25, 2005 Engaging the Enemy The reality of the enemy When we read stories like this one, some of our minds may do a little shift. We shift from taking the Bible at its word, trusting that Jesus said the things the Bible says he said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: *other